Merri-bek Libraries Team Leader Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries and Children’s Services Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries Permanent Full Time Band 6 $102K – $111K + Super Closing Date: 05/08/2026 11:30 pm About The Role In performing this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will be to manage effective library operations of the Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries, engage with our diverse community to provide high-quality customer service, and foster an environment that empowers and motivates both the Brunswick Libraries’ and the Children’s and Youth Services teams. As part of the Library Leadership Group, this role contributes to the library’s strategic and operational planning, policies, systems and procedures.

The Team

Leader will also lead the development, delivery and evaluation of a range of resources, programs and promotions that respond to the needs of children and young people in the Merri-bek community.

Skills And Experience Required To Perform The Role Excellent team building skills.

Demonstrated ability to resolve problems using creativity and originality when required and to defuse potential conflict. Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous improvement and a proactive approach in initiating new or enhanced programs and services. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, manage and deliver effective programs within agreed timelines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated experience, knowledge and ability in the area of services for children and youth.

Excellence in service provision to all sections of the community.

Degree in Library and Information Services or similar field with relevant work experience, or through lesser formal qualifications with relevant work skills and experience.





Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

A current Working With Children Check.

Demonstrated understanding of Child safety and wellbeing requirements and how this applies in the public library setting.

What The Role Can Offer

Fortnightly RDO

Extensive opportunities for training & career development

Salary sacrifice options A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options

Employer-supported study assistance schemes

Wellness programs FURTHER SUPPORT OFFERED FOR OUR STAFF Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchase leave

Ceremonial leave

Gender affirmation leave

Family violence leave How to Apply Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria.

Please also upload any other relevant documents. https://applynow.net.au/jobs/MER621-team-leader-brunswick-campbell-turnbull-libraries-children-s-services For further information contact: Narelle Stute [email protected] 9353 4010 Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity,



age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture. We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience.

Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process, please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected] OUR COMMITMENT In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Protected Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

Employment

Documents https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Library-Services-position-descriptions-Band-6-1028-Team-Leader-Brunswick-Campbell-Turnbull-Libraries-and-Childrens-and-Youth-Services.pdf For all positions see PLV Careers!

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